Hydrology is the branch of physical geography that researches the general properties of water at the surface of the Earth, the movement and distribution of water on the Globe and the biological, physical and chemical properties as well as the interaction of water with the environment. It is concerned with the laws that govern the processes of the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and with the forecasting of the evolution of hydrological elements with the aim of a rational consumption and maximal utilisation. It also deals with the fluctuation of the water resources and of the dry land and it monitors the phases of the hydrological cycle.
A sub-discipline of hydrology is the water management that deals with the assessment and administration of water as resource, from several perspectives: quantitative measurement of a water flow from any source in order to develop a water management plan, the information about the availability, quantity, quality, characteristics and variations in flow rates of water sources.
The field of Hydrology and Water Management is becoming more and more challenged by the scarcity and damage of water resources and new and innovative technologies have to be discovered and utilised in order to cope with the difficulties of nowadays water situation.
The master course aims at offering participants full capability to acquire high professional skills in coastal zone management, as coordinators of teams involved in assessing coastal – zone status and/or restoration projects, and as researchers on coastal issues.
The Master Programme in Sustainable Development is an interdisciplinary programme with students and tutors from many different subject areas. However, they all have an interest in sustainable development.
The sciences of the universe as well as engineering science, are based upon common foundation of physics, mechanics, and applied mathematics. The 3 research specialities of the Masters in PM offer an intensive programme in Marine Physics with applications in both geosciences (including the Earth, Ocean and Atmosphere), and applied sciences (naval hydrodynamics).
The 2-year master programme in “Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management” (Oceans & Lakes) addresses students with a background in Sciences. Oceans & Lakes is an inter-university programme organized by the Faculty of Sciences of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB, Free University of Brussels), Universiteit Antwerpen (UA, Antwerp University) and Universiteit Gent (UGent, Ghent University).
If Environmental Sciences is your passion, the specialisation Water and Environment of the Master in Biology would be a great choice. The Water and Enrironment track is the former Master in Environmental Sciences.
On successful completion of this programme, students will have achieved the following competencies:nadvanced scientific understanding and technological knowledge in water technology and in integrated water management; in-depth knowledge of new technologies for water use and reuse based on an integrated water resources management approach.
Educate is an international postgraduate programme in Water Resources and Environmental Management organised by four leading Universities in the South-Eastern European Region. The course follows a flexible distance-learning programme based on e-learning and the educational material is delivered online, in English. It is particularly suitable for working professionals who cannot afford a major disruption in their work, and who can attend in parallel with their working commitments without leaving their area of residence.
With this Masters degree you may work as a soil-water expert at authorities at different levels or at a consultancy firm. For an international career you may join development agencies, research institutes, NGOs, consultancy firms, government authorities or other institutions.
The Msc in Water Resources Engineering aims at increasing the number of professionals in the water sector, who are able to address adequately the global water concerns of today and tomorrow, and manage and safeguard the water needs and supply of future generations.
As competition policy becomes increasingly relevant in both the public and private sectors, there is a great need for professionals prepared to address market regulation issues.
This programme seeks to combine technologies, institutional strategies and processes needed for facilitation of sustainable management of watersheds, rivers and coastal waters in the face of conflicting demands.
Earth Surface and Water is the study of physical phenomena within the Earth's environment, their spatial and temporal characteristics and relationships and the evolution towards our modern landscape.